2009 BMW 530 vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1951 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 530 | C-Type |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
